Popular Activities Where You Can Enjoy Spring-Limited Scenic Views
Enjoy the unique scenery of Tohoku in spring, where you can still see traces of winter amidst the warm sunshine. As the snow melts, you can witness breathtaking views that are exclusive to this time of year♪
At Lake Shirakawa in Yamagata Prefecture, a submerged forest emerges for only two months in spring! During this period, you can enjoy canoe tours through the newly sprouted greenery of the submerged forest.
In Oku-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture, you can enjoy the fantastical scenery of the majestic Tadami River valley, which contains pure snowmelt water, by crossing it on a hand-rowed boat during the Mugenkyo no Watashi River Crossing♪
In Mt. Hachimantai, spanning Iwate and Akita Prefectures, trekking tours are held to enjoy the Hachimantai Dragon Eye and alpine plants!
Set out on a spring adventure to Tohoku and discover the unique scenery exclusive to this time and place♪
Limited-Time Views! Explore the Submerged Forest of Lake Shirakawa By Canoe
A miraculous scenery only visible for two months in spring! In Lake Shirakawa (located in Iide Town, southern Yamagata Prefecture), snowmelt water flows into the lake, causing the water level to rise and creating a submerged forest where trees along the lakeside are partially submerged!
During the period when this submerged forest appears, we offer canoe tours that allow you to enjoy a stroll on the lake amidst the mystical scenery.
Under the clear water, the roots of the swaying trees can be seen, and if you look up, you'll witness the contrast between the lush greenery of the trees and the sky. By canoeing, you can enjoy the stunning and mysterious beauty of the scenery☆
Tour a Magical World Aboard a Hand-Rowed Boat During the Mugenkyo no Watashi River Crossing
(Photos: Courtesy of Kenko Hoshi, a local photographer in Oku-Aizu)
Amidst the majestic nature, a hand-rowed boat silently glides over the water, filled with abundant snowmelt water. The Mugenkyo no Watashi River Crossing on the Tadami River, nestled between Kaneyama and Mishima Town in Fukushima Prefecture, offers a popular activity allowing you to enjoy the stunning scenery that transports you to another realm♪
(Photos: Courtesy of Kenko Hoshi, a local photographer in Oku-Aizu)
In the summer mornings and evenings, the valley is cloaked in river mist, earning it the name Mugenkyo (misty gorge). Along the river, shrines and Kannon statues are enshrined in places where settlements once thrived, drawing interest as a spiritual destination☆
Go Trekking to Admire the Hachimantai Dragon Eye and Alpine Plants
The Hachimantai Dragon Eye, characterized by lingering snow at its center and a ring of blue water, is a renowned springtime attraction near the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, spanning across Iwate and Akita Prefectures!
This phantom scenery and trekking to enjoy the alpine plants blooming delicately on the melting snow-covered ground will be conducted from late May to early June♪
Guides from the Japan Mountain Guides Association will lead the trek, offering insights into alpine flora while navigating the route. Enjoy the nature of Mt. Hachimantai where lingering snow still remains♪
